Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $33.83 | 7.536% | $36.3794 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #2 | $143.95 | 4.559% | $150.5127 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 6.275% | $84.6268 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
Purchase #4 | $227.56 | 5.428% | $239.912 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
Purchase #5 | $83.72 | 3.468% | $86.6234 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.28 | 12.148% | $269.4692 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 3.830% | $169.5752 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.29 | $1,037.0987 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 |